The Veteran's claims for service connection of back, neck, and bilateral shoulder disorders are remanded due to the need for additional development.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence regarding the onset or etiology of these conditions during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Bone Disease, Back Disorder, Neck Disorder, Right Shoulder Disorder, Left Shoulder Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075934
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly regarding his shoulder disorders and nasal surgeries. The claims for service connection have been remanded.
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